Prompt #06Trimester 1
Prompt 6: The Symptom Triage Screener
When to use it
You have a new symptom and you want a quick read on whether to wait it out, call your OB, or go to the ER. Without the doom-Googling spiral.
The Prompt
I'm [N] weeks pregnant and experiencing [SYMPTOM]. I've been experiencing it for [DURATION — e.g., "2 hours" / "all morning" / "3 days"].
Other context:
- Other symptoms happening at the same time: [LIST — e.g., "mild nausea, fatigue"]
- Recent activity: [E.G., "ate sushi 4 hours ago" / "had a long walk" / "nothing unusual"]
- What makes it better: [E.G., "lying down" / "eating crackers"]
- What makes it worse: [E.G., "moving around" / "after meals"]
- Medications I'm taking: [LIST — including prenatal, any OTCs]
- Relevant history: [E.G., "I had a previous ectopic" / "history of migraines" / "this is my first pregnancy"]
Please give me:
1. A plain-English explanation of what might be causing this (3 possible causes, ranked by likelihood for [N] weeks)
2. Red-flag symptoms I should watch for that mean I need to call my OB or go to the ER RIGHT NOW
3. Comfort measures I can safely try at home while I wait
4. A clear next step: "wait and monitor" / "call OB within 24 hours" / "go to ER tonight"
Important: I'm not asking for a diagnosis. I just want a calmer read than Google gives me.Example output
*"Mild right-side cramping at 8 weeks, lasting 30 min then fading. Most likely cause: round ligament stretching or gas (both common in T1). Concerning causes less likely: ectopic (but you'd usually see bleeding too). Red flags to watch for: severe one-sided pain, shoulder tip pain, heavy bleeding, dizziness, fever. Comfort: warm compress, change positions, hydrate. Next step: wait and monitor — if pain becomes severe or you see bleeding, call OB same day."*
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Prompt 9: First Prenatal Appointment Prep
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